3.4 Pumped liquids
CAUTION
Chemical hazard
Minor or moderate personal injury
‐ Do not use the pump for flammable
liquids, such as diesel or gasoline.
WARNING
Biological hazard
Death or serious personal injury
‐ In domestic hot-water systems, the
temperature of the pumped liquid
must always be above 122 °F (50
°C) due to the risk of legionella.
WARNING
Biological hazard
Death or serious personal injury
‐ In domestic hot-water systems, the
pump is permanently connected to
the main water supply. Therefore,
do not connect the pump by a
hose.
WARNING
Hot water
Death or serious personal injury
‐ If the hot-water temperature is too
high, it can cause severe burns or
scalding.
‐ Ensure that the temperature of the
hot-water source is not high
enough to cause burns or scalding.
CAUTION
Corrosive substance
Minor or moderate personal injury
‐ Do not use the pump for
aggressive liquids such as acids or
seawater.
The pump is suited for domestic hot water.
Maximum hardness
14 °dH
Maximum temperature 149 °F (65 °C)
Maximum temperature
peak
158 °F (70 °C)
For water with a higher degree of hardness,
contact Grundfos.
3.5 Identification
3.5.1 Nameplate for ALPHA 15-55 HWR-D
Prod. No. XXXXXXXX
CSA ENC 2
Nonsubmersible Pump
Electronically Protected Class F
Min
Amp
Max water temp 230° F
1
2
3 4
5
6
Max
Watt
1 Ph 115V 60Hz
TM072175
Nameplate
Pos. Description
1 Product number
2 Voltage [V]
3
Rated current [A]:
Min.: Minimum current [A]
Max.: Maximum current [A]
4
Input power [W]:
Min.: Minimum power [W]
Max.: Maximum power [W]
5 Maximum liquid temperature [°F]
6 FCC and IC ID
3.6 Approvals for Comfort valves
Drinking water system component
TM076608
5
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